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To: NorthMountain

I don’t disagree that the items you listed can be idols, but anything that takes the attention from God himself can be an idol, as this tunic has become.

Best.


24 posted on 10/12/2015 1:55:21 PM PDT by aMorePerfectUnion ( "Forward lies the crown, and onward is the goal.")
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To: aMorePerfectUnion
I don’t disagree that the items you listed can be idols

Good. That means you're awake.

but anything that takes the attention from God himself can be an idol,

An idol is a substitute for God. I think we're not really in disagreement here.

as this tunic has become.

That claim assumes facts not in evidence. Quite the contrary, in fact.

25 posted on 10/12/2015 1:57:49 PM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

In the Middle ages there was a big market in relics of varying classes. Anytime the Pope wanted to bring in a big crowd of pilgrimagers (who paid for the opportunity) and raise funds for this basilica or that refurbishment or when the coffers were running low, some new, never before seen relic would miraculously show up. Some people need signs or tangibles to bolster their faith. Jesus said we are more blessed when we believe without seeing.

I believe God intentionally did away with many things that he knew people would worship rather than Him.


84 posted on 10/12/2015 8:37:34 PM PDT by boatbums (God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him.)
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